Liverpool's proposed iconic stadium at Stanley Park could be a significant target for a terrorist attack, a report to councillors has revealed.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Byrne has told city planners that in the context of the current heightened terrorist threat within the UK, the stadium should have special conditions to ensure special anti-terrorism measures are incorporated into design standards for the new 60,000-seater venue.
Leading Town Hall planners have already insisted that the stadium should be designed to minimise its openness to attack. ensure the opportunity to attack the venue is "prevented, frustrated and deterred".